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RUTH MARRA

Stoneham,Massachusetts

Summary

Dynamic Product Owner with a proven track record at Switchfly, excelling in Agile and Scrum methodologies to enhance product development and stakeholder relationships. Spearheaded innovative solutions, achieving significant milestones through creative strategies and effective decision-making. Skilled in roadmap development and user acceptance testing, driving business growth by prioritizing customer feedback and fostering team collaboration.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Product Owner

Switchfly
04.2021 - 10.2024
  • Managed backlog prioritization, ensuring alignment with business goals and stakeholder expectations.
  • Collaborated with engineering teams on technical feasibility assessments, resulting in realistic scope definition for projects.
  • Developed comprehensive roadmaps outlining the product vision, goals, and milestones for successful execution.
  • Proactively identified risks associated with project timelines or deliverables, implementing mitigation strategies when necessary.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop high-quality products that met customer needs.
  • Owned and prioritized product backlog.
  • Established metrics for success, evaluating product performance to inform future development strategies.
  • Facilitated cross-functional team meetings to address bottlenecks, improving overall project communication and execution.

Senior Implementation Manager

Switchfly
01.2020 - 04.2021

• Spearheaded internal process improvements that led to reduced turnaround times for deliverables without sacrificing quality or customer satisfaction levels.

• Streamlined implementation processes by identifying and resolving bottlenecks, leading to more efficient project timelines.

• Reduced project risks by conducting thorough assessments of potential challenges before beginning implementations, allowing proactive mitigation strategies to be put in place.

• Supported successful system integrations by working closely with technical teams to troubleshoot issues and address client concerns

• Established strong relationships with clients through regular check-ins and progress updates, fostering long-term partnerships.

• Managed the execution of multiple simultaneous implementations, ensuring all projects were delivered on time and within budget. • Served as a trusted advisor to clients during implementations, providing expert guidance and recommendations based on extensive industry experience and knowledge.

• Created customized onboarding materials tailored to each client"s unique needs, facilitating smoother transitions to new systems or processes.

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of quality solutions for clients. • Developed comprehensive implementation plans for complex projects, ensuring all stakeholders were engaged and informed throughout the process.

• Managed client expectations during implementations by maintaining clear communication about project status and any potential delays.

Implementation Manager

Switchfly
12.2013 - 01.2020

• Managed multiple simultaneous implementations with minimal supervision, demonstrating strong organizational skills and adaptability.

• Presented project updates to senior leadership, highlighting successes and addressing challenges with proposed solutions

• Led a diverse team of professionals in successfully completing complex implementations on time and within budget constraints.

• Implemented continuous improvement initiatives that resulted in increased efficiency across various stages of the implementation process.

• Streamlined implementation processes by identifying inefficiencies and implementing best practices, resulting in reduced project timelines.

ITA by Google

Test Engineer
08.2007 - 10.2013

• Maintained up-to-date documentation of all test plans, procedures, results, and defect tracking databases for future reference or audits.

• Tracked test reports and failures determined by root cause data trends.

• Optimized regression testing efforts through continuous improvement of test cases and methodologies.

• Reviewed, evaluated, and identified requirements for testability.

ITA Software

Product Analyst, 1U
01.2007 - 08.2007

• Developed detailed product roadmaps, aligning team efforts towards achieving milestone goals and objectives.

• Mentored junior analysts in best practices for efficient data analysis techniques, fostering a culture of continuous learning within the team.

• Championed a data-driven culture within the organization, promoting the use of analytics to guide decision-making and drive business growth.

• Facilitated communication between technical and non-technical processes

Product Manager, Airline & Car

World Travel Holdings
10.2002 - 12.2006

• Communicated effectively with team members to deliver updates on project milestones and deadlines.

• Developed product documentation to communicate upcoming features and products to internal teams.

• Collaborated with sales teams to develop effective training materials that drove increased product knowledge among staff members, resulting in higher close rates.

• Coordinated project planning and execution with team members and team leads.

• Analyzed competitive landscapes to identify market opportunities, informing strategic business decisions.

• Managed product demonstrations and testimonials for performance evaluation.

• Continuously monitored customer feedback channels after launch to gather insightful data for future iterations or updates.

• Optimized product performance with data-driven analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.

Education

Associates - Travel And Tourism

Newbury College
Brookline, MA

Skills

  • Reliass Analysis
  • Business Analysis
  • Product Backlog Management
  • Roadmap development
  • Agile and Scrum Methodology
  • Stakeholder relationship management
  • User Acceptance Testing
  • Feature Prioritization
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Product Development

Timeline

Product Owner

Switchfly
04.2021 - 10.2024

Senior Implementation Manager

Switchfly
01.2020 - 04.2021

Implementation Manager

Switchfly
12.2013 - 01.2020

ITA by Google

Test Engineer
08.2007 - 10.2013

ITA Software

Product Analyst, 1U
01.2007 - 08.2007

Product Manager, Airline & Car

World Travel Holdings
10.2002 - 12.2006

Associates - Travel And Tourism

Newbury College
RUTH MARRA